YOU Beauty Box – June 2017 Shortlist

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Hi Everyone

Just to let you know it is time again for the YOU Beauty box  shortlist – the June theme is the  ‘Garden Party Edit’ and selection will be available on 1st June 2017 from 7 am  – as always for details on how to subscribe / different plans which start from £6.95 please see my previous post here.

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Shortlist / Products you can choose from:

  • NUXE Prodigieux® Shower Oil 30ml;
  • Nails inc Primrose Street The Reflectors Nail polish 14ml;
  • Palmer’s Coconut Oil Formula Body Lotion 50ml;
  • AA Skincare Frankincense & Rose Face Toner 150ml;
  • Radox Feel Free Matcha & Green Tea Body Wash 200ml;
  • Kitsch Secret Garden Hair Ties 5 ties;
  • The Vintage Cosmetic Company Slanted Tweezers Full size;
  • Crabtree & Evelyn Gardeners Hand Therapy 100g;
  • Simple Kind To Skin Protecting Light Moisturiser • SPF 15 125ml;
  • Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm: Hibiscus 4.25g; and
  • Merci Handy Refreshing Face Mist * fragrance may vary 30ml;

Extra June Treats – We are Tea Glow Tea for Skin Radiance (1 teabag) and ORGANii SPF 50 Sun Milk Sachet (3ml).

Gold members will also receive a FREE 50ml Charles Worthington Moisture Seal Hair Healer Leave-In Conditioner.

Personally not v excited about the choice of products this month again, although happy to see a full size nail polish and tinted lip balm included.   There still is a varied selection of products / brands to choose from and still good value for money.      As a YOU Beauty box  member you are entitled to choose between two to four samples from the YOU Beauty Box shortlist each month, depending on which price plan you are on – Gold Plan (four samples).

Look forward to any comments you may have – if you are not already a follower would love you to follow my blog too – would mean a lot.

Thank you  – take care.

Best Wishes Liz x

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Jane Scrivner Nourishing Cleanser

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Hope you all have had a lovely weekend.

I was very lucky last month and v kindly received the Award Winning *Nourishing Cleanser (Full Size 100ml RRP £46) from Jane Scrivner, along with other samples from her range.   Now that I have had to chance to try it properly wanted to let you know my thoughts.

The Jane Scrivner Nourishing Cleanser   comes with a beautiful white soft fluffy mitt and is described as a luxurious cleansing balm.


Stated:  Suitable for all skin types, this cleanser is a combination of balancing, elastin and collagen promoting Organic Jojoba Oil, with beeswax and 9 ‘skin loving’ essential oils.

Results are described as:
Non stripping and nourishing, leaves your skin beautifully clean, soft and luminescent – melts makeup, dissolves dirt and purges pores – deep cleans without dehydration.

The product comes in  a white screw top jar with rose gold writing – spatula included to scoop out product, which is perfect to keep it more hygienic.   The packaging is luxurious as well as being practical.

It has a balm type formula which turns into a serum / oil type consistency when you rub between your hands, then you just  apply to the face and massage to dissolve any make up (removes waterproof makeup as well) and then you just remove with the mitt which comes with the cleanser.

First thing I noticed was the uplifting, comforting Citrus fragrance (all the essential oils), love this aroma – a refreshing fragrance, not overpowering but when you apply it you feel you skin is being truly pampered and treated.

Now onto the application and results, I used one scoop at night (I find half is enough in morning), warmed balm in my hands, massaged onto face, gently around eye area to remove makeup.  So impressed as it dissolves all makeup, even waterproof makeup so easily and then you just remove with your soft mitt (soaked in warm water and then wring out) then rinse mitt again and wipe face gently again.

It is hard to describe the feeling of your skin afterwards, slightly different then any products I have used before as once you pat your face dry, your skin feels that it has been enveloped in a beautiful non sticky hydrating serum.  Skin is perfectly clean but not tight at all,  looks rejuvenated, radiant and soft to the touch.  Can also be used as a night time recovery balm by applying a thin layer to face and neck and leaving to absorb overnight.

There are a number of cleansers I enjoy using but this is the first cleansing balm that I have used that I have got the results I want in one product, a cleanser with a beautiful refreshing fragrance which cleanses the skin so easily, removes all makeup and also leaves skin hydrated, refreshed with no irritation.

I will definitely be purchasing this cleanser and more mitts – highly recommend trying it as do not think you will be disappointed.   I have tried a lot of skin care products over the last few years but this along with the Sarah Chapman Skinesis Overnight Facial serum (you can see my review on this product here) are two of my favourites to date.

I have also tried the sample products I kindly received as well and have enjoyed using them especially the ‘OO Cream (over oil cream)’ and Masquerade Intense De Stress Face Masque  but still want to try them for a longer period of time.  In case you have not heard of Jane Scrivner or her products before – please see link here for further details, range of products available.

Look forward to any comments you may have.   Have you tried this product already, and if so, do you love it as much as me.  If you are not already a follower would love you to follow my blog too – would mean a lot.

Thank you – take care.

Best Wishes Liz x

*Complimentary product(s) from Jane Scrivner

Glossybox UK – May 2017

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I received my May Glossybox last week.   Although I  have not got a chance yet to try all the products properly, just wanted to let you know my first impressions.  Glossybox is a  monthly beauty subscription box which costs £10.00 (plus p&p) per month and 3, 6 & 12 monthly subscriptions are also available.

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Five personalised beauty products are included each month which are normally sent wrapped in pink tissue paper with a black bow in the signature pink Glossybox (as advised previously there are also Limited edition / collaboration boxes throughout the year).   You can sign up through my referral link here  if you want and then you will get 20% off your first box when you subscribe.
Included in this months box is the usual product  / beauty information card  and the following five products:

Scrub Love Active Charcoal Body Scrub Full Size £13.95 – (love body scrubs though have so many already to use up – but this one states that it is the scrubbiest body scrub of them all!  Think it will be a little messy but will give it try soon and if I think it is any good will post a separate review on it);

 

Dr PawPaw Multi Purpose Balm (25ml)  Full Size £6.95 – (for lips skin hair and beauty finishing, cuticles and nails and is fragrance free – this is a useful multi purpose balm to carry in your handbag or take on holidays);

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Ruby Powder Blush in Coral (2.5g) Full Size 14.99 Euro –  although packaging is quite flimsy, the blush is silky, pigmented and think the colour is definitely wearable when blended out, so looking forward to using properly);


ModelLauncher Brow Duo Pencil in Taupe Full Size  £10.50 – (never heard of this brand before but when I first opened it, thought it might be the ideal brow product as has a slanted pencil, perfect shape for application   – however I found it very hard to get the pencil started, have to lean quite heavily on it and even then it is quite patchy – will try another few times and if improves with usage will post a separate review);

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Lavera Hand and Cuticle Cream (20ml) Travel Size (£1.50) – Full Size £4.95– (have this travel size already and enjoy using it during the day as love the light refreshing fragrance, however I find does not keep my hands hydrated for long, need to keep reapplying);

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and bonus item this month was a £50 gift voucher for Mockberg – when you use the code GLOSSYBOXMUK18 @ http://www.mockberg.com you can get £50 off (watches).

Although the box is good value this month and will use all the products (with maybe the exception of the eye brow pencil, if application does not improve), was not overly excited with any of the products this month.  However excited about the sneak peek product for June (below).

*SPOILER* – June Sneak Peek – states that you won’t want to hide behind sunglasses when this fresh and energising lifting gel by 111Skin does everything you could wish for and more – not sure what size will be included but 111Skin is a high end brand and have been wanting to try more of their products, so perfect timing.

Look forward to any comments you may have – if you have received this month’s box would love to know what you thought.

If you are not already a follower would love you to follow my blog too – would mean a lot.

Thank you – hope you all have a good week – take care.

Best Wishes Liz x

YOU Beauty Box – May 2017 Edition

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I received my May 2016 YOU beauty box yesterday  – I  am still on the Gold Plan (£10.95 a month – chose of 4 items)  but subscriptions start at £6.95 (including p&p) for two items plus the extras. (please see my previous post here for overview, how to subscribe  and the May shortlist / selection of products here). I  selected / received the following four products  and extras:

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser  (236ml) (FULL SIZE)  = (available from number of stores at different prices but Superdrug currently selling for £5.99)



States non comedogenic fragrance free and soap free.

Have heard a lot about this product (also received a free sample of it recently), has a light lotion consistency does cleanse the skin well with no irritation but need to use for a longer period to see how good it actually is.

Indeed Laboratories 10balm Soothing Cream  (30ml) (FULL SIZE) RRP £19.99 (however currently available at Boots for £13.33) 


States ‘an intensive cream that helps to soothe and repair skin using a unique blend of nature’s 10 most powerful healing ingredients’.

Has a light cream consistency and although states fragrance free, can find a v light ‘medical’ type fragrance, still looking forward to using but not sure if fragrance would put me off slightly. 

 Resultime Hydrating Cream (15ml) – Sample Size = £43.50 for 50 ml
 
States suitable for all skin types and ages – never tried before so looking forward to using.

Maskorea Instant Glow Sheet Mask (25g) – 1 Mask = RRP £7.99


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States for skin that needs a pick me up, enhanced nutrition and super hydration and brightens and evens skin tone.  A free mask offer also included when you purchase another one.

As love face masks I am really looking forward to using this one as this particular one has 3 steps – will post a separate review if I think it is good.

Plus the extras included in this month’s box were three sample sachets from Gazelli; intensive age repair cream (2ml), reviving eye cream (1ml), and skin balancing cleanser (2ml) & a £5 off  at www.gazelliskincare.com when you use the code YOU at checkout.

Gold Members also received a full size lipstick from Bellapierre (worth £20.00) this month – I received the colour catwalk which is a beautiful dark rose pink colour and although I already have it I do not mind receiving another one as  love this beautiful creamy lipstick – this is also the main reason why I remained with the Gold membership this month.

Although I personally was a bit disappointed with the product selection this month as no makeup items included (except for the free lipstick for gold members), I still am looking forward to trying all the products and with the inclusion of the additional items and free gift, absolutely fantastic value as got all for just £10.95.

I would definitely recommend trying the YOU beauty box if you can because of the value of products / cost of box, with subscriptions starting at £6.95,  one of the cheapest beauty boxes around at the moment and definitely worth getting, if you can.  However as always, please remember if you are interested in specific products you need to make your choice as early as possible as some products may sell out quickly.

If you are already subscribed would love to know what you thought of the selection of products this month and also love to know if you are considering subscribing.

Also if you are not already a follower would love you to follow my blog too – would mean a lot.

Enjoy the remainder of the weekend.

Thank you and take care.

Best Wishes Liz x

My Little ‘Friday Night’ Box-May 17

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Hope your weekend going well.

It is beauty box time again, I received the May 2017 edition of  My Little Box on Thursday.   This was perfect timing as the theme for this month’s box is ‘Friday Night’- the Illustrated box, cards, packaging as always is coordinated perfectly in line with this month’s theme.     The box costs £14.95 (inclusive of p&p) per month (but as always check to see if any offers on first, if thinking of subscribing).

Wording on front of box said ‘Do Not Open Before Friday Night’ and I managed this partially but just could not resist taking a peek at the beauty items.

Included in this months box are:  


‘My Little Box’  Coasters – 4 cork coasters wrapped in ribbon with a beautiful pattern on front in line with this month’s theme;


‘My Little Box’ Shake your Bowtie – bow tie for your bra– slide on bowtie for when you are wearing a backless dress, top, have a peekaboo bra and want to make it more a stylist statement piece – something different and love the packaging; 


 

‘My Little Box’ Love Gold Tone Triangle Hairpin – does hold your hair securely and is a different take on the hairclip/pin – again love the packaging;

 


NailMatic Varnish 8ml ml (full size) –  Never heard of this brand before, beautiful bright coral / orange colour, like the shape of the brush – however it applies slightly streaky with one coat so you really need to apply two coats (does state on the information card two coats are always better than one) – will definitely wear it as a perfect colour for this time of year; 


My Little Beauty All Black Eyeliner with Smudger (full size)  – A soft solid black eyeliner which glides on very easily and works well with smudger – however not sure how long-lasting it will be and disappointed that mine is damaged;

 

Bumble and Bumble Surf Infusion Spray – 45ml   – oil and salt infused spray for soft tossed waves with sheen – does smell lovely and perfect size for travelling /  holidays;


Although loved the theme and design of this month’s box / items and liked the items, it is not one of my favourite My Little Boxes but definitely a better box for me than last months as prefer the three beauty items – disappointed my pencil arrived damaged as we all prefer to receive items in perfect condition, have now sharpened, cleaned it up but still breaking off a bit so not sure if it is just the pencil or because mine is damaged (have contacted My Little Box about it so will let you know next month what they say).

I still would  recommend subscribing to this box as it is still one of the boxes I really look forward to receiving each month.

Any queries / comments please let me know, also if you received this months box would love to know what you thought of it?

If you are not already a follower would love you to follow my blog too – would mean a lot – will have more posts up over the weekend as well.

Thank you – take care and enjoy the rest of the weekend.

Best Wishes Liz x

Collection Long Lasting Perfection Ultimate Wear Concealer

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I wanted to let you know about a recent purchase of mine – the Collection Lasting Perfection Ultimate Wear Concealer – I had seen a number of good reviews so thought I would try especially as so reasonable priced at £4.19 (cheaper if on offer).

The Collection Lasting Perfection Ultimate Wear Concealer (6.5ml) is available in four shades – Fair Shade, Cool Medium Shade 2, Warm Medium Shade 32 and Dark Shade 4 – I chose the Fair Shade as it is the nearest to my skin tone.  It comes in a plastic container with a sponge wand applicator and black screw top.    It states that it conceals flaws and blemishes for up to 16 hours, use with Lasting Perfection Foundation and Powder for the ultimate in long lasting wear.


It is available in a number of stores but as I had advantage card points I bought it in Boots –  although had to go to a number of stores before I got the Fair shade.

This concealer has a v slight fragrance, not overpowering and similar to other concealers I have used, has a creamy consistency which when applied has a matt finish – I applied on slight blemishes, redness around the nose and I was impressed as covered them so well, also is buildable depending on the coverage you need.   I find personally the best way to apply is to dab slightly with  fingertips until you get the coverage you want (find this is best with most concealers) as I personally find if you try to rub it in, put on with a brush, settles slightly into any dry areas, pores, making them even more noticeable, however my tip to help with this is to put some concealer on your hand and blend with a little of your moisturiser before applying and this should help – always works for me.

I find  this concealer covers as well and is as long lasting as other concealers I have used and a lot cheaper, including the Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Concealer RRP £23.50 (although I have to admit the Estee Lauder one is slightly creamier, has SPF 10 and is 7ml, I do not think this still justifies buying in place of the Collection concealer – the Collection concealer may also even last longer if used with the Collection Long Lasting Foundation as they have advised).    Even though I do love this concealer  I still prefer my Bourjois Radiance Reveal Concealer for under the eye area as it is perfect for this, it is non drying, does not settle in any fine lines – please see my earlier post here for more details.

I will definitely be repurchasing the Collection Lasting Perfection Ultimate Wear Concealer and would  recommend trying it for yourself, if you haven’t  already as it has surpassed my expectations.   I have included two of the online sites below where it is available but as always shop around online or in store for best offers before purchasing – hope this helps.

  • Boots: – £4.19 – remember cashback and your advantage card points too ;
  • Superdrug: –  currently reduced to £3.99 – remember cashback and your health and beauty card as well.

If you have tried the Collection concealer before would love to know your thoughts.

Thank you for looking  and look forward to any comments you may have – if you are not already a follower would love you to follow my blog too – would mean a lot.

Thank you – take care.

Best Wishes Liz x

ROCCABOX – May 2017

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Hi Again

I received my first Roccabox beauty box today, the May 2017 edition.   Roccabox is a new monthly subscription beauty box which costs £10 a month (plus £3.95 p&p).   This is their third box  and each month you’ll receive a box of  beauty treats hand picked by one of the industry’s best loved personalities / influencer, along with their top beauty hints and tips – for more details please see link here.

This month Roccabox have teamed up with the blogger ‘Sassy In The City’  and included 5 of her hero products in the box.  Products come packaged  in an outer white box with rosegold lettering and an information card which includes the RRP for all the products which I prefer.

This months box contained the following products:

Glo & Ray Longwear Precision Brown Eyeliner – Full Size RRP £6.90  – have tried a few products from this brand before and as you know I love eyeliners so was delighted to see a brown one included, very easy to use, however not as pigmented as I would like and unsure about the longwear element but this is only my initial thoughts so when I get a chance to try properly will do a separate review if impressed;


Mandara Spa Amber Heaven Softening Body Lotion  – 50 ml (sample size) – Full Size RRP £6.50  – This product smells divine, has a beautiful creamy consistency, leaves skin feeling soft and lightly fragranced – states cream in leaflet and lotion on jar but definitely has a creamy consistency;



iZ Beauty Blooming Beautiful Collection Nail Polish Full Size RRP £6 (6ml)  – you will receive one of two colours – I received ‘Lily Romance’ which is a candy pink, other option is a light blue – I have never heard of this brand before, applied ok and although pretty pigmented,  first coat was slightly patchy so takes two coats but does dry to a lovely gel effect finish, not a colour I would reach for personally but still a perfect colour for spring / summer;


Monu Hydrating Mask (100ml) Full Size RRP £29.95 – Have tried a number of Monu products but had never tried this mask, contains Royal Jelly and Evening Primrose Oil and states is a non setting , hydrating mask for the face and neck; and


Wilkinson Sword Intuition Razor  Full Size RRP £8.99 – already have this particular razor, good to have a spare – although this razor is good and you really do not need any shave gel as you can ‘lather and shave’ in one step it is not very compact for travelling so usually keep this one for home.

This box is good value as total value of products are worth over £50 and as I will use all the products, that is a bonus.  I would have preferred to have had more makeup items included, however as advised before this is what beauty boxes are all about discovering / trying new products and therefore it is a bonus if you love all the products.    I would definitely recommend trying this box if you can, as it will be a lovely surprise to see who the collaboration will be with each month; and currently if you use the code Sassy10 you can get 10% off your first box – valid until 31st May 2017.

I hope you found this useful – welcome any comments and would love to know if you are already subscribed to this box, what you thought of this months box?

If you are not already a follower would love you to follow my blog too – would mean a lot and be v much appreciated.

Thank you – take care  – more posts to come soon.

Best Wishes Liz x

Magazine Freebies – June 2017

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April has just flown past so that means it is now time for the ‘June 2017’ magazine freebies –  as usual will include details of any freebies below and when / what free gifts are available if you are considering subscribing as well –  I will update post when I see or if there are any further magazine freebies throughout the month:

 


Marie Claire = £3.99 – Free St Tropez Gradual Tan (50ml), an everyday tinted body lotion and 25% off at St Tropez online, offer ends 31st May 2017 – you need to  enter code ‘MARIECLAIRE25′ at checkout to get your discount.

Subscribe to Marie Claire for £18.99  for 12 Issues and you will get a free Gift from Percy & Reed (divine shine shampoo & conditioner – worth £32) with subscription  – (see photos below for details) – always usually an offer on so if this particular offer has finished just check online for other offers.

 

Tatler = £4.60 – Free £20 Espa Card – enter your unique code from the back of the card at checkout online – no minimum spend and valid until 30th June 2017 and a Free 2017 Spa Guide included as well.

Subscribe to Tatler for £6.00  for 3 Issues and you will get a free PRAI Beauty Skincare set worth £84.99 (platinum firm & lift serum & an ageless throat & décolletage crème) with subscription  – (see photos below for details) – always usually an offer on so if this particular offer has finished just check online for other offers.

Elle = £4.30 (however I got a multi pack for £4.50 which included the June issue of Cosmopolitan as well) – Free ASOS 20% Off Card (unique code on back of each card), valid until 23rd June 2017 on full size items at ASOS.Com  – fragrance slips / sample sachet also included within magazine as well.

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Subscribe to Elle for £10.00  for 6 Issues and you will get a free Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge worth £21 with subscription  – (see photos below for details) – always usually an offer on so if this particular offer has finished just check online for other offers.

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As advised previously each month I will update each month’s magazine freebie post when I see additional magazine freebies  or when relevant offers become available.  (once again a reminder for any new followers, that magazines always dated a month in advance i.e. you get the June issue in May).

Hope this helps – any comments / queries please let me know.   If not already subscribed / following my blog would love you to follow – would mean a lot.

Hope you all have a lovely weekend – will have more posts up later and over the weekend as well.

Take care.

Best Wishes Liz x